Record ID: SWYOR-6FB145
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete corroded copper-alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date, around AD 75 - 175. The head is ovate with the stub of a central loop on the reverse. The spring and pin are missing. The front of the head is undecorated  and a circular sectioned bow extends downwards curving to a acanthus-style moulding. This is a thick disc with petals above and below, which extend round the bow. There is a worn collar moulding above and below. The bow continues down, triangular in cross-section, with the top of the catchplate behind. The lower bow is miss…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-2E06F3
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An  incomplete copper-alloy hooked tag of Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1650). The object is composed of a sub-circular, cast openwork plate, with a rectangular attachment loop. The hook has broken and is missing. The decorative openwork pattern is in the outer border and consists of seven oval shaped voids with projecting pellets on the outer edge. Within the central portion is a raised mcircle, which possibly has a further worn deisgn in relief. Measurements, length 27.1mm, width 18.7mm, thickness 3.2mm, weight 2.78g. Compare Read (2008) number 396 on…
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-2CE62D
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early post medieval hook piece from a blunt hooked hook-and-eye-fastener dating from AD 1550 - 1700. It is of Read's Class A type 1. The clasp is cast in copper alloy with a moulded design in relief. The design consists of three concentric rings of raised pellets around a central cluster of pellets; the effect is that of a stylised flower. Three rounded attachment knops arount the circumference of the clasp have all broken. There was one at the apex and one projecting at each side of the hook. A hole has been punched through the clasp, possibly as a repair, …
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-2C7112
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy headstud brooch of Roman date (AD 75 - 200). The object remains as the head, axis bar, incomplete bow, and spring assembly. The head has the remains of a forward-facing hook which would once have held the chord. The wings are very small.  Behind them are the remains of a copper alloy axis bar or sleeve and spring of six turns, of which five survive. These are held in a loop projecting form the back of the head. The pin is missing. The bow extends downwards in a curve, rectangular in section with a raised circular headstud, which …
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2022
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Record ID: NLM-9C6F18
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Northumbrian styca of Eanred (810-841) Obverse description: encrusted. Obverse inscription: (--)RED R[EX] Reverse description: Central cross pattee, four pellets, otherwise encrusted so perhaps more pellets; initial cross pattee. Reverse inscription: +INIV[--]W Diameter: 12.9mm, Weight: 1.00gms, die axis: possibly 12
Created on: Wednesday 15th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-70D2C8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn cast copper-alloy hooked bar-mount, probably a strap, harness or sword fitting dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1150 - 1500. The mount consists of a sub-rectangular plate with a forward facing hook projecting below. The plate is tapered slightly towards the top and chamfered, giving it a triangular cross-section. It has a ridged collar at the wider hook-end. There is a single thick integral rivet on the back. The hook is slightly flattened in cross section and ends in a flattened rectangular terminal. Any possible decorative detail is obscure…
Created on: Monday 13th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-4A0DD4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single loop, D-shaped buckle of Meols type 4, dating from AD 1350 - 1400. It has a bevelled frame, broadened at the outer edge which has a lip and a central pin notch. There is a narrowed and offset pin bar, The pin remains in place and is of circular section copper alloy wire, wrapped around the pin bar at the inner end. The buckle has a smooth,dark green patina. It is 14.5mm long, 16.4mm wide and 2.5mm thick. it weighs 1.52g. The strap bar has a width of 8.0mm. For reference, see Griffiths, Philpott and Egan, 2007, Meols: The Archaeology of the North Wir…
Created on: Monday 30th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 17th June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-22DB89
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch dating from AD 75 -175. The brooch is mostly complete; the foot, catchplate and most of the pin are missing. It appears to be a hinged type, but the details of the head are obscured with corrosion. The trumpet head has a tubular housing for an axis bar and hinged pin on the reverse. The remains of the pin appears to be corroded in an upward position and is confused with a corroded lump which may be the remains of a head loop. The upper bow is circular in cross-section. There is a double moulding above and below the central button, which …
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-22B86C
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button and loop fastener of Wild (1970) Class IV, dating to the Roman period (AD 50 - AD 200). The head of the fastener is circular and domed, with a hollow reverse. The shank extends straight backwards from the reverse of the head, and bends at 90 degrees before forming a triangular attachment loop, now incomplete. The orientation of the shank results in the head and loop being in the same plane but offset from each other. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The patina is a flaky green brown. Measurements; length 31.7mm, width 16.1mm, thickness 14.6mm, wei…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-8FED15
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval gilded copper alloy harness mount for the suspension of a harness pendant dating from about AD 1150-1300. It is a sub-square plate with raised angled sides forming a flat square upper face, and concave reverse. The upper face has traces of gilding and a faint incised zig-zag design across the flat square face. There is a large central perforation which is circular and 4mm diameter. This would have been for a rivet that has been lost to attach the object to a strap. Projecting from one side is a sub-rectangular extension which…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-8E0F7B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped buckle frame dating from AD 1550 - 1700 . One of the loops has broken away and part of the pin is missing. It is either a double looped frame with oval loops, or an asymmetric frame with one oval and one rectangular loop. The surviving loop is an elongated D shape and has a large pointed knop at the centre of the outer edge. The knop is grooved to accept the pin. The reverse is flat. The pin is made from a strip of copper alloy with a D shaped cross-section, bent round the bar. The tip is missing. The buckle has a green and b…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-D95C34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin of the Roman period, a contemporary copy of a nummus dating from AD 300 - 400. Reverse illegible. Dimensions: Diameter 9.1 mm, weight 0.61g.
Created on: Saturday 30th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D945AD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy coin; a nummus probably of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 355 to 361 (Reece period 18). Probably FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse depicting a soldier advancing left, spearing a fallen horseman. Uncertain mint.  Dimensions: Diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.60 g.
Created on: Saturday 30th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-1346AE
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small incomplete copper alloy padlock of Post Medieval to Modern date, AD 1500 - 1850. The padlock is of a circlar shape with two smaller circular lobes projecting form the top where the shackle would have hinged. On one face of the lock there is a rectangular raised vertical panel, possibly for decoration, with three vertical incised grooves along it.The keyhole is obscured by corrosion. Measurements are; length 24.6mm, width 22.7mm, thickness 5.1mm and weight 9.9g. Compare SUSS-8CEB49 and others on the PAS database. Margeson (1993) notes that box padlocks with hinged shackle…
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-4287F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; a nummus probably of an uncertain Tetrarchic ruler, dating from about AD 294-313 (Reece Period 15), probably GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint unclear.  Dimensions: Diameter 27.2mm, weight 5.83g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-2E6147
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hinge plate dating from the Post Medieval or Modern periods, about 1600-1900. The object appears to be formed of a thinly cast rectangular sheet, and has rounded corners. Towards the outside edge are two attachment holes, while the hinge itself is comprised of three loops, the central one is narrower than the outer two, being about a third their width. The object has a weight of 7.78g, a length of 29.6mm, a width of 29.9mm and a thickness of 1.6mm.
Created on: Monday 5th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th September 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-393389
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An encrusted copper alloy coin probably of the Roman period; an illegible radiate or nummus dating from AD 260 - 402. Dimensions: diameter 12.0mm, weight 0.78g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd June 2021
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-246903
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pierced, silver plated, copper alloy coin; a contemporary copy of a denarius of Domitian dating from AD 81 - 96. The reverse is illegible. Dimensions: diameter 18.9mm, weight 2.71g. The coin is pierced under the chin of the bust. Mint unknown. The coin is corroded and the silver plating is missing in places.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Last updated: Monday 19th September 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-CFBDD5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin fragment; an incomplete radiate probably of Victorinus dating from AD 269 - 271 (Reece Period 13). Uncertain reverse type depicting a standing female figure with right arm outstretched. Dimensions: diameter 12.1mm, weight 0.77g.
Created on: Friday 18th June 2021
Last updated: Monday 19th September 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-CFAA6F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin of the Roman period; a contemporary copy of a radiate (barbarous radiate) dating from AD 275 - 285 (Reece Period 14). The reverse appears to depict figure advancing right. Dimensions: diameter 10.0mm, weight 0.41g.
Created on: Friday 18th June 2021
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2022
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